Bronny James, the promising rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers, is dealing with a left heel contusion that may sideline him for his team’s upcoming matchup against the Utah Jazz. The injury occurred following his second appearance with the G League’s South Bay Lakers.

The Lakers listed James as doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Jazz, just a few weeks into his NBA career. Despite a limited role in the NBA thus far, where he’s played just six games and averaged only 2.7 minutes per game, the injury marks another challenge for the young player. He has scored four points in total, with two points each against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies.

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James’ time with the South Bay Lakers in the G League hasn’t been much different. Over his first two games, he averaged just five points, three assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. His shooting has struggled as well, with a 21.1 percent field goal percentage and no successful three-pointers.

While James’ G League experience is far from traditional, with a schedule that has him playing only home games for South Bay and traveling with his father, LeBron James, during road trips for the Lakers, it offers a unique opportunity to adapt to the NBA’s pace. However, this limited playing time could affect his development and on-court performance.

As the Lakers prepare for the game against Utah, the question remains whether James will be able to take the court for either this matchup or the following night’s G League game against the San Diego Clippers.